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MSC Virtuosa Cruise: Embarkation Day

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👁️ 21K views📅 4 years ago⏱️ 14:52
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OtherFrom SouthamptonFirst-Time Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

it's just gone six in the morning and i am here at southampton ready to welcome msc virtuosa there she is it's embarkation day yay 14 months in the making can't wait

first impressions are really good it's got a good space it's a good sized balcony with some furniture out there it's not got a glass front but that's okay because it was upgraded for free

the surface in here has already been really really good very very strong um and the menu looks so interesting you can have eat all you can for 16.99 exclude tamales but otherwise you're good to go

that was one of the best tortilla soups i've had anywhere on this planet and now moving on to tacos so this is the vegetarian one with beans and potato we've got beef steak and we've got pork and we've got chili these look amazing

Creator's Tips & Advice

Check your cruise company's insurance requirements for cruises and COVID.
Attach luggage labels to avoid losing your bag.
Use the cruise card activation points to add a debit or credit card instead of going to reception.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Nervous about the COVID test and insurance process.Check with your cruise line in advance about vaccination or test requirements and ensure your insurance covers cruises and COVID.

Questions This Creator Answers

QHow do you embark a cruise ship given current health restrictions?
QWhat are the first impressions of the MSC Virtuosa ship?
QWhat is the HOLA Mexican tapas restaurant like on board?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony3½ Happy BaconService Crew4½ Happy BaconShip Condition4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Southampton3½ Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

It’s my first MSC cruise ever! I’m cruising on the MSC Virtuosa cruise ship and it’s Embarkation Day. Not only is this my FIRST ever MSC cruise, it's one of the first cruises to sail out of the UK since the pandemic. Join me as I show you HOW you now embark a cruise ship given current health restrictions, as well as my first impressions of this huge ship, a peep in my cabin, and a review of HOLA, the Mexican tapas speciality restaurant on board! Don't forget to subscribe to be the FIRST to receive notifications about the remaining 5 vlogs in this series! You can also follow me on Twitter and Instagram @travelblogjamie. #cruise #msc #virtuosa #travel #travelblogjamie